The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan
A New History of the World
This book offers a sweeping historical narrative that reorients our understanding of world history by focusing on the central role played by the Silk Roads, a network of trade routes that connected the East and West for centuries. It delves into the rich tapestry of cultural, economic, and political exchanges that occurred along these routes, highlighting how they facilitated the spread of ideas, religions, and technologies. By examining the interconnectedness of civilizations from antiquity to the modern era, the book challenges Eurocentric perspectives and underscores the enduring significance of these ancient pathways in shaping global history.
The 17008th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 656
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.6)
- Alternate Titles
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- As Rotas da Seda
- De Zijderoutes
- Die Seidenstraßen
- Jedwabne szlaki
- Las rutas de la seda
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